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9 WEDNESDAYJune21,2000 INSIDE Life 4 INSIDE Sports Paul Henare goes for gold UVSC star point guard is chosen by New Zealand to represent country in 2000 Summer Oylmpic Games in Sydney. See page 10 Oldies Fest 2000 live music from original artist. oee page o Kali Vail o v S I a t e hillm -3 ii part one of a three part series Y Ovilla Wilson News Desk Editor Rank rumors are swimming about the grime Coating in Utah Lake, and a lot of the suspicion has to do with the smell. "It's not any dirtier than anywhere else," Mike Price of Spanish Fork said. According to Ranger George Foust Price is right, the lake is safe for all types of recreation. Jami Palmer crownedMiss Utah 2000 Amber orhees Hyi Staff R eporter Jami Leilani Palmer, Miss Northern Counties, was crowned Miss Utah 2000 at Mountain View High School Saturday night. Palmer will now represent Utah on October 14 at the Miss America Pageant. Palmer is a student at BYU. While serving as Miss Northern Counties, she promoted pediatric cancer awareness. . She has conquered cancer herself and has a great passion for serving others through the Make a Wish . Foundation. After a week long competition which included evening wear, swimsuit, talent, and interview portions, the 59 contestants were narrowed down to the Top Ten Semifinalists. The Ten Finalists were: Rebekah A. Law, Holly Coleogyne Isaman, Melissa Marie Okroy, Allison Marie Gallup, Annie Lee Griffith, Julianne Jackson, Ashley Shaw, Joanna Larsen, Natalie Johnson, and Palmer. f Law, Miss Draper, is a graduate from the University of Utah and is interested in attending 0 k. a "Around here they like coming about the middle of summer cause the end of summer gets too warm for them that's when it (water temperature) get's good," Foust said. Despite the reports by concerned Utah residents that the lake is filthy and unsafe many people enjoy a day of recreac-tion both in the lake and on it's shores. Swimming, fishing, skiing, bird hunting, and boating are all popular activities year-round."There's a water ski club out here. We have people waterski-ing in January. They get their wetsuits on, and off they go. Jami Palmer. Mis Utah . Vanderbilt University for a master's degree in music. She has been promoting emotional intelligence.Isaman, Miss Deseret, is a graduate of Spanish Fork High School and-is a Junior at the University of Utah. She plans on a career in Broadcast Journalism. Isaman's platform issue was safety and crime prevention.Okroy is the current titleholder of Miss Weber County. Her platform issue is that of character education of youth. She wants to teach youth about their unlimited potential. She is pursuing a degree in nursing at Weber State University. Gallup holds the current title of Miss State Fair. She plans to major in Broadcast Journalism at Weber State University. Gallup has dedicated much time to her platform issue of dating violence awareness. Griffith is pursuing an advanced degree in Chemistry at Southern Utah University. She See PAGEANT CONTINUED on pg. 6 It's ju.-'t too cnl. I for jnv" , Price, who spent Tuesday boating at the lake, said he doesn't care if people think the lake is not safe. Tell everyone its dangerous and deadly, that way it won't be crowded like it is at other lakes," Price said. The lake is "only 10 feet deep, 12 is the deepest I've found out here. And what happens is its got a silty bottom and every time a storm comes it brings all the silt up to the top, and when it's calm it starts settling down again. It's pretty nice when ice gets out its pretty clear.'' Foust said. UVSC hires new science dean Dr. Sam Rushforth has been announced as the new Dean of the School of Science and Health by Utah Valley State College. Beginning July 1, 2000, Rushforth will replace Dr. Jim Harris, who will return to teaching full-time at the college. "The appointment of Dr. Rushforth is timely and an important one for Utah Valley State College," Dr. Lucille Stoddard, Vice-President for Academic Affairs said. "He is recognized nationally and internationally as a Assembly OvilLl Wilson News Desk Editor The newly organized Republican Assembly sponsored a "Meet the Candidate" night Saturday in preparation for the primary election June 27. Vying for votes, candidates circulated flyers while constituents ate the free dinner provided by the Assembly. After dinner open debates gave constituents a chance to compare views. "This race is about four things; i rrfm The I aks appears dirty but no one not state, county or city officials want to take responsibility for cleaning it up. Nor will they take credit for what the lake has become. While no so-called experts would comment on the lake content and filth., Price said he has a theory about what is wrong with the lake. "Every eight years or so, I found out from one of the biologists in this area, the population of catfish gets too great and it will start a bacteria in the lake that's pretty much exclusive to catfish, but other than that the lake is pretty good." superb scholar. "Additionally, he has a history that reflects sensitivity to faculty and academic needs." Rushforth began teaching at Brigham Young University in 1970 and has been a botany professor since 1981. In 1991, he was awarded the United Nations Environment Programme 500 Award and the Chevron Conservation Award. In addition to teaching, Rushforth has authored more than 100 articles and books on confronts experience, leadership, integrity, and honesty.. .you have to have the ability to lead, you can't be the best at everything. This is a chief executive position I am the only candidate who sits in a chief-executive position," Mark Shurtleff, candidate for Attourney General said. Shurtleff and his opponent, Frank Mylar, faced-off in a public debate, each slamming the other. "We need someone who understands the constitution, we don't See REPUBLICAN CONTINUED on pg. 4 Supreme Court silences school prayer By RICHARD CARELLI Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court, in the most far-reaching school prayer decision in nearly a decade, ruled Monday that public school districts cannot let students lead stadium crowds in prayer before high school football games. The 6-3 decision in a Texas case said such prayers violate the constitutionally required separation of government and religion. "School sponsorship of a religious message is impermissible because it sends the ancillary message to members of the audience who are non adherents that they are out- 1962: The Supreme Court said officially ments in public schools uiolate the First Amendment's ban on any "establishment of religion". 1963: The court banned state-sponsored reciting of the Lord's Prayer and reading of the Bible as part of deuotional exercises in public schools. 41980: The court outlawed the posting of the Ten Commandments on class walls in public schools. 1 985: The court outlawed daily moments of silence if public school students are encouraged, as they were in an Alabama law, to ray during that time. In 1992 the court prohibited clergy-led prayers at public school graduation ceremonies. 1990: The court ruled that ublic schools generally must allow student prayer groups to meet and worship if other student clubs are permitted at schooL 1992: The court prohibited clergy-led prayers at public school graduation ceremonies. siders, not full members of the political community, and an accompanying message to adherents that they are insiders, favored members of the political community," Justice John Paul Stevens wrote for the court. "The delivery of such a message over the school's public address system by a speaker representing the student body, under the supervision of school faculty and pursuant to a school policy that explicitly and implicitly encourages public prayer is not properly characterized as private speech," he said. The decision the most sweeping on this issue since the court prohibited clergy-led prayers at public school graduation ceremonies in 1992 could carry enormous significance beyond football games or other high school sports events. As the latest word on a politically volatile issue botany and conservation science. He has done field research across the United States and worked to establish public policy for conservation and water use on public lands. "UVSC has proven to be an important academic voice in Utah," said Rushforth. "I am pleased to become a part of UVSC's ongoing dedication to academic excellence and diversity." Further, he said that his primary focus as dean will be to enlarge UVSC's reputation for academic changing Graton Garthright, a BYU student, cooks hamburgers for the Republican "Meet the Candidate" night. He serves one up for Tammy Hinckley. that has bedeviled the nation's highest court for 40 years, the ruling offered a ringing reaffirmation of a landmark 1962 decision that outlawed organized, officially sponsored prayer in public schools. When the Texas case was argued in March, an ABC News poll said two-thirds of Americans thought students should be permitted to lead such prayers. And in Texas' Republican primary election last March, 94 percent of voters approved a non-binding resolution backing student initiated prayer at school sporting events. Texas Gov. George W. Bush, the presumed Republican presidential nominee, filed a brief sponsored prayers or religious state urging the Supreme Court to uphold such student-led prayer. Stevens said the court recognizes "the important role that public worship plays in many communities, as well as the sincere desire to include public prayer as a part of various occasions so as to mark those occasions' significance." But he added, "Such religious activity in public schools, as elsewhere, must comport with the First Amendment." The amendment prohibits an "establishment of religion." "The Supreme Court made the right call," said the Rev. Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. "School-sponsored football prayer See AWARDS CONTINUED on pg. 3 "Tie appointment of Dr. Rnshford is timely and an important one" Lucille Stoddard excellence. Rushforth will oversee the departments of biology, community health, dental hygiene, mathematics, nursing, physical education and recreation, and physical science. party ideas i V 1 V : 1 h

9 WEDNESDAYJune21,2000 INSIDE Life 4 INSIDE Sports Paul Henare goes for gold UVSC star point guard is chosen by New Zealand to represent country in 2000 Summer Oylmpic Games in Sydney. See page 10 Oldies Fest 2000 live music from original artist. oee page o Kali Vail o v S I a t e hillm -3 ii part one of a three part series Y Ovilla Wilson News Desk Editor Rank rumors are swimming about the grime Coating in Utah Lake, and a lot of the suspicion has to do with the smell. "It's not any dirtier than anywhere else," Mike Price of Spanish Fork said. According to Ranger George Foust Price is right, the lake is safe for all types of recreation. Jami Palmer crownedMiss Utah 2000 Amber orhees Hyi Staff R eporter Jami Leilani Palmer, Miss Northern Counties, was crowned Miss Utah 2000 at Mountain View High School Saturday night. Palmer will now represent Utah on October 14 at the Miss America Pageant. Palmer is a student at BYU. While serving as Miss Northern Counties, she promoted pediatric cancer awareness. . She has conquered cancer herself and has a great passion for serving others through the Make a Wish . Foundation. After a week long competition which included evening wear, swimsuit, talent, and interview portions, the 59 contestants were narrowed down to the Top Ten Semifinalists. The Ten Finalists were: Rebekah A. Law, Holly Coleogyne Isaman, Melissa Marie Okroy, Allison Marie Gallup, Annie Lee Griffith, Julianne Jackson, Ashley Shaw, Joanna Larsen, Natalie Johnson, and Palmer. f Law, Miss Draper, is a graduate from the University of Utah and is interested in attending 0 k. a "Around here they like coming about the middle of summer cause the end of summer gets too warm for them that's when it (water temperature) get's good," Foust said. Despite the reports by concerned Utah residents that the lake is filthy and unsafe many people enjoy a day of recreac-tion both in the lake and on it's shores. Swimming, fishing, skiing, bird hunting, and boating are all popular activities year-round."There's a water ski club out here. We have people waterski-ing in January. They get their wetsuits on, and off they go. Jami Palmer. Mis Utah . Vanderbilt University for a master's degree in music. She has been promoting emotional intelligence.Isaman, Miss Deseret, is a graduate of Spanish Fork High School and-is a Junior at the University of Utah. She plans on a career in Broadcast Journalism. Isaman's platform issue was safety and crime prevention.Okroy is the current titleholder of Miss Weber County. Her platform issue is that of character education of youth. She wants to teach youth about their unlimited potential. She is pursuing a degree in nursing at Weber State University. Gallup holds the current title of Miss State Fair. She plans to major in Broadcast Journalism at Weber State University. Gallup has dedicated much time to her platform issue of dating violence awareness. Griffith is pursuing an advanced degree in Chemistry at Southern Utah University. She See PAGEANT CONTINUED on pg. 6 It's ju.-'t too cnl. I for jnv" , Price, who spent Tuesday boating at the lake, said he doesn't care if people think the lake is not safe. Tell everyone its dangerous and deadly, that way it won't be crowded like it is at other lakes," Price said. The lake is "only 10 feet deep, 12 is the deepest I've found out here. And what happens is its got a silty bottom and every time a storm comes it brings all the silt up to the top, and when it's calm it starts settling down again. It's pretty nice when ice gets out its pretty clear.'' Foust said. UVSC hires new science dean Dr. Sam Rushforth has been announced as the new Dean of the School of Science and Health by Utah Valley State College. Beginning July 1, 2000, Rushforth will replace Dr. Jim Harris, who will return to teaching full-time at the college. "The appointment of Dr. Rushforth is timely and an important one for Utah Valley State College," Dr. Lucille Stoddard, Vice-President for Academic Affairs said. "He is recognized nationally and internationally as a Assembly OvilLl Wilson News Desk Editor The newly organized Republican Assembly sponsored a "Meet the Candidate" night Saturday in preparation for the primary election June 27. Vying for votes, candidates circulated flyers while constituents ate the free dinner provided by the Assembly. After dinner open debates gave constituents a chance to compare views. "This race is about four things; i rrfm The I aks appears dirty but no one not state, county or city officials want to take responsibility for cleaning it up. Nor will they take credit for what the lake has become. While no so-called experts would comment on the lake content and filth., Price said he has a theory about what is wrong with the lake. "Every eight years or so, I found out from one of the biologists in this area, the population of catfish gets too great and it will start a bacteria in the lake that's pretty much exclusive to catfish, but other than that the lake is pretty good." superb scholar. "Additionally, he has a history that reflects sensitivity to faculty and academic needs." Rushforth began teaching at Brigham Young University in 1970 and has been a botany professor since 1981. In 1991, he was awarded the United Nations Environment Programme 500 Award and the Chevron Conservation Award. In addition to teaching, Rushforth has authored more than 100 articles and books on confronts experience, leadership, integrity, and honesty.. .you have to have the ability to lead, you can't be the best at everything. This is a chief executive position I am the only candidate who sits in a chief-executive position," Mark Shurtleff, candidate for Attourney General said. Shurtleff and his opponent, Frank Mylar, faced-off in a public debate, each slamming the other. "We need someone who understands the constitution, we don't See REPUBLICAN CONTINUED on pg. 4 Supreme Court silences school prayer By RICHARD CARELLI Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court, in the most far-reaching school prayer decision in nearly a decade, ruled Monday that public school districts cannot let students lead stadium crowds in prayer before high school football games. The 6-3 decision in a Texas case said such prayers violate the constitutionally required separation of government and religion. "School sponsorship of a religious message is impermissible because it sends the ancillary message to members of the audience who are non adherents that they are out- 1962: The Supreme Court said officially ments in public schools uiolate the First Amendment's ban on any "establishment of religion". 1963: The court banned state-sponsored reciting of the Lord's Prayer and reading of the Bible as part of deuotional exercises in public schools. 41980: The court outlawed the posting of the Ten Commandments on class walls in public schools. 1 985: The court outlawed daily moments of silence if public school students are encouraged, as they were in an Alabama law, to ray during that time. In 1992 the court prohibited clergy-led prayers at public school graduation ceremonies. 1990: The court ruled that ublic schools generally must allow student prayer groups to meet and worship if other student clubs are permitted at schooL 1992: The court prohibited clergy-led prayers at public school graduation ceremonies. siders, not full members of the political community, and an accompanying message to adherents that they are insiders, favored members of the political community," Justice John Paul Stevens wrote for the court. "The delivery of such a message over the school's public address system by a speaker representing the student body, under the supervision of school faculty and pursuant to a school policy that explicitly and implicitly encourages public prayer is not properly characterized as private speech," he said. The decision the most sweeping on this issue since the court prohibited clergy-led prayers at public school graduation ceremonies in 1992 could carry enormous significance beyond football games or other high school sports events. As the latest word on a politically volatile issue botany and conservation science. He has done field research across the United States and worked to establish public policy for conservation and water use on public lands. "UVSC has proven to be an important academic voice in Utah," said Rushforth. "I am pleased to become a part of UVSC's ongoing dedication to academic excellence and diversity." Further, he said that his primary focus as dean will be to enlarge UVSC's reputation for academic changing Graton Garthright, a BYU student, cooks hamburgers for the Republican "Meet the Candidate" night. He serves one up for Tammy Hinckley. that has bedeviled the nation's highest court for 40 years, the ruling offered a ringing reaffirmation of a landmark 1962 decision that outlawed organized, officially sponsored prayer in public schools. When the Texas case was argued in March, an ABC News poll said two-thirds of Americans thought students should be permitted to lead such prayers. And in Texas' Republican primary election last March, 94 percent of voters approved a non-binding resolution backing student initiated prayer at school sporting events. Texas Gov. George W. Bush, the presumed Republican presidential nominee, filed a brief sponsored prayers or religious state urging the Supreme Court to uphold such student-led prayer. Stevens said the court recognizes "the important role that public worship plays in many communities, as well as the sincere desire to include public prayer as a part of various occasions so as to mark those occasions' significance." But he added, "Such religious activity in public schools, as elsewhere, must comport with the First Amendment." The amendment prohibits an "establishment of religion." "The Supreme Court made the right call," said the Rev. Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. "School-sponsored football prayer See AWARDS CONTINUED on pg. 3 "Tie appointment of Dr. Rnshford is timely and an important one" Lucille Stoddard excellence. Rushforth will oversee the departments of biology, community health, dental hygiene, mathematics, nursing, physical education and recreation, and physical science. party ideas i V 1 V : 1 h